For many, the narrative of limb loss is defined by the clinical reality of surgery and the physical grind of rehabilitation. For Nish Afinwala, an IT professional in Perth, the … Read the rest “Limb Loss and Faith”
Author: James O'Brien
Born: Lismore / Widjabul Wia-Bal - Bundjalung
Live : Sydney / Gadigal - Eora
Also : Brisbane, Bourke, Renmark, Wagga, Perth
Pronouns : He/him/his.
In the last week you may have read news of the death of Australian broadcaster, musician, and author, James Valentine.
I worked alongside James Valentine for over twenty-five years. As … Read the rest “Vale James Valentine”
Despite the busy schedule in Darwin I continued to work on my podcast, The Limb Shift. The Northern Territory has a unique way of introducing you to people of … Read the rest “Top End Stories – Amputation & Sepsis”
It’s good to be back in Sydney, though the temperature drop compared with Darwin was certainly a shock to the system! Stepping off the plane into the crisp air, it’s … Read the rest “Back in Sydney”
For the past few days I’ve been playing a dual role: part tour guide, part host, with a family member visiting Darwin for the first time. Of course, I’m something … Read the rest “Top End Tour Guide”
Yesterday at the Darwin Waterfront, a young staff member asked me a simple question that caught me off guard: “Do you need a wheelchair to get in?”. To my own … Read the rest “Embracing the chair”